Aug. 4, 2022 - Austere August - Raw Hoggin' MMOC Ultra Nightmare Mode
Day 4 was an excellent shave. Unlike yesterday, the brush felt noticeably softer and I'm getting more efficient and building lather with it. Muscle memory is also helping make the GEM more enjoyable and a bit easier to use and I think the top half of my face is becoming almost routine for the WTG and XTG passes. Today, I mustered up the courage to do a 3 passer which added some new challenges. The chin area is still a challenge as well as two spots around my neck. Overall, excellent, 3 pass shave.
The Brush: The brush seems to definitely be getting softer and painting the lather is very soft. Splaying and scrubbing still provides scratch and I'm wondering how much this is actually going to change with usage. I am really enjoying the brush and am happy that I decided to participate in this challenge.
Same as yesterday, I've got the loading dialed in and had enough for 3 good passes. Going into the puck without shaking out any of the water from my 4 minute soak seems to be the way to go and helping the lather get a good hydration head-start.
The hog stench is also still very present and doesn't seem to be waning yet. I'm guessing the absence of a cologne dry-down of MITA isn't helping mask the smell. #RawHoggin
Brush Picture Pre-shave: Side Top
Brush Picture Post-shave: Side Top
The Razor For shave number 4 with the GEM, I'm finding that muscle memory is helping maintain the angle through the shave. No matter what angle I seem to use around my chin, I get a lot of blade feel which might be making me extra cautious and not getting the best shave around that area.
The top half of my head is becoming routine and my cheek and side burn area is getting a nice, close, smooth shave every time. Pass 1 and 2 went pretty well but left my neck feeling pretty "patchy". I decided to do a light third pass and while not perfect, ended up ok, I did end up getting a small nick on my chin, but nothing major. #GEMsOfWisdom
Days since last blood: 0
The Soap and Aftershave Nothing new to report about Stirling other than absolutely loving the base more than ever.
Day 2 Puck Picture
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